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San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) Foothills High School ACCREDITED BY THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Student/Parent Handbook 920 Boardwalk San Marcos, CA 92078 FAX (760) 290-2972 MAIN (760) 290-2544

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San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD)

Foothills

High School

ACCREDITED BY

THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Student/Parent Handbook

920 Boardwalk

San Marcos, CA 92078

FAX (760) 290-2972

MAIN (760) 290-2544

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Remember.................

a journey of

a thousand miles

begins with a single step.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission Statement.........................................................................................2

School-wide Learner Outcomes (SLO’s)

7 Habits Effective Teens...............................................................................3

Staff Roster...................................................................…………………….4

General Information...............................................................................5-10

End of year activities……………………………………………………. 11

Graduation Requirements....................................................................12-13

Student Information …………………………………………………14-15

Protocol for Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies …......16-17

Medication Policy…………………………………………......................18

School Calendar.........................................................................................19

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Foothills High School Mission Statement

The mission of FHS is to educate all students in a challenging,

disciplined, and supportive environment. By providing a

rigorous, engaging, and relevant learning experience, we seek

to empower students to be life-long, independent learners who

are career and college ready. Our graduates will be

contributors to our community and our diverse and ever-

changing global society.

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THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS By: Sean Covey

HABIT 1 Be Proactive

Take responsibility for your life.

HABIT 2 Begin with the End in Mind

Define your mission and goals in life.

HABIT 3 Put First Things First

Prioritize, and do the most important things first.

HABIT 4 Think Win -Win

Have an everyone–can-win attitude.

HABIT 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Listen to people sincerely.

HABIT 6 Synergize

Work together to achieve more.

HABIT 7 Sharpen the Saw

Renew yourself regularly.

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FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL

920 Boardwalk

San Marcos, CA 92078

STAFF ROSTER

FHS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE……………… (760) 290-2535

FAX……………… (760) 290-2972

FHS CALSAFE/TEEN PARENT…....……….. (760) 290-2435

FAX…………… (760) 290 2970

Principal Mary Bunker………ext. 2435

Registrar Cyndi Etnyre…… …ext. 2535

Secretary (CalSafe/Teen Parent Program) Bonnie Harrison……ext. 2435

Teachers Jim Hamilton…….. ext. 3004

Lori Flynn…………..ext. 3006

Bruce Kellams………ext. 2979

Dalia Molina………..ext. 3001

Janet Stoddard….......ext. 2451

Instructional Aides Carolyn Odermatt…......ext. 3015

Michelle Primavera…...ext. 3015

Jennifer Henry-Baham..ext.3015

Resource Specialist Dalia Molina………..ext. 3001

Student Support Services Cheryl Alexander…..ext.3002

January Arena……...ext.3003

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

GENERAL INFORMATION

The primary aim of independent study is to offer a means of individualizing the educational plan

for pupils whose needs may be best met through study outside the regular classroom setting.

Independent study is an alternative to classroom instruction consistent with the San Marcos

Unified School District’s course of study and is not an alternative curriculum. Participation in

independent study must be a voluntary choice made by the parent or caregiver and cannot be used

as an administrative placement of last resort. All pupils who are motivated to achieve

educationally as well as or better than they would in the regular classroom may choose

independent study.

Independent study is not for everyone. This alternative instructional strategy is not necessarily

appropriate for every pupil because some do not possess the prerequisites for success in

independent study. One prerequisite is the ability to read well or to have someone who can read

well close enough to help when needed. Also, the ability to write coherently is extremely

important as the majority of the coursework involves written activities.

Another prerequisite is possession of sufficient self-discipline or self-direction to remain focused

on a learning task long enough to reach specific, agreed upon objectives. To be successful in

independent study, the student must exercise the self-discipline necessary to complete assignments

on their own, often with help from parents or friends in the form of tutorial assistance and

encouragement. This kind of self-discipline is a fairly complex behavior that reflects both aptitude

and acquired skills and attitudes.

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DO I ATTEND SCHOOL DAILY?

In independent study, daily attendance is not required. You meet with your teacher on a pre-arranged appointment

basis. Generally, you meet with the teacher once each week. The teacher will assign you work which is to be

completed on your own time. The completed work is evaluated for ADA (attendance) apportionment by the

teacher at the next meeting and additional work is then assigned.

HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT I MUST DO EACH WEEK?

You will be given a Weekly Educational Plan assignment sheet that will list everything you must do to complete

your assigned days of homework. This form will also indicate the date and time of your next appointment, which

is the “due date” for your assigned homework.

WILL I BE ABLE TO DO THE WORK ON MY OWN?

You will be given workbooks, texts and materials with instructions on how to complete the assignment. When

you come in to meet with the teacher, he/she can help you with anything that you do not understand. If you

become confused at home, call the teacher or schedule a time when you can come in for help. Very often, it only

takes a short visit or phone call with the teacher to get you back on the right track.

WHAT ABOUT GRADES AND CREDITS?

All courses needed to graduate from the San Marcos Unified School District are offered at Foothills High

School. Students earn credits by completing the assigned work and demonstrating subject matter

competency. Work below "D" level will be reassigned and mastery learning techniques incorporated for successful

course completion. Students can accelerate their pace above the minimum requirements and are encouraged to do

so. Upon completion of a course, the student will be issued a "credit completion slip" and the instructor will assign

a new class.

MASTER AGREEMENT

The basic document for apportionment (ADA) based on independent study in place of school attendance in the

master agreement. This document serves as authorization to substitute the student’s performance or study for the

student’s presence in a classroom. Master agreements indicate that all the parties involved-student, parents or

guardians, and the certificated teacher-agree that independent study will be the delivery system used for the

student’s education for a specific period of time. New master agreements must be signed by all parties involved

for each semester’s study, and for summer school if the student plans on doing coursework during that time. The

master agreement will list the courses that are expected to be completed during the timeframe of that agreement.

No attendance apportionment can be taken for any student who does not have a current, signed master agreement

on file.

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ATTENDANCE AT FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL

Attendance apportionment at Foothills is different from other high schools in the district. At San Marcos High

School, Mission Hills High School, and Twin Oaks High School, attendance is counted by physical presence or

“seat time”. State law does not allow Foothills to use physical presence for attendance. The only item that counts

for independent study attendance credit is work or work products that were completed and submitted by the due

date established on the weekly assignment sheets. The student’s supervising teacher determines the time value of

completed assignments so that Average Daily Attendance (ADA) can be earned. No credit for attendance may be

reported for ADA until the work is submitted and assessed by the supervising teacher.

WHAT ABOUT ABSENCES IN INDEPENDENT STUDY?

Under “No Child Left Behind” legislation, the school district is required to report truancies to the California

Department of Education. Truancy occurs if a student misses a total of 3 scheduled appointments. A truant

student’s placement in independent study will be re-evaluated and the student may be transferred out of Foothills

High School. In order to prevent truancies, parents must contact their student’s teacher prior to the student’s

appointment to justify an absence as per Education Code in Health Education, Pupil Services, and Parents &

Students Rights—Annual Notification handout).

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT COMPLETE ALL OF MY WORK EACH WEEK?

Be sure to make your scheduled appointments even if all your assigned homework is not completed. Partial ADA

is preferable to a full week of absence (See Truancy above). Although you cannot make up missed ADA, you can

make up academic credit (your progress through a course) by doing additional assignments the following week.

HOW DO PARENTS KNOW HOW WELL THEIR STUDENT IS DOING AT FOOTHILLS HIGH

SCHOOL?

FHS teachers regularly contact parents to give them update on their student’s progress and performance. Parental

interest and involvement are vital to any student’s success. Parents can take an active part in the student’s

education by monitoring these assignments, being sure that they are completed. They should review the Weekly

Educational Plan assignments sheets that the students bring home each week and acknowledge that they have

reviewed the plan by signing the sheet and having the student return it to the teacher at their next assigned

appointment. As classes are completed, credit completion slips are issued to the student indicating their final grade

and the credits earned. Parental interest and involvement are vital to any student's success. In addition, parents

should never hesitate to contact the teacher if they wish additional information or assistance.

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CAN I TAKE OFF CAMPUS CLASSES WHILE ENROLLED AT FOOTHILLS?

If a student is maintaining full time attendance at Foothills, then Palomar and Mira Costa courses can be used as an

adjunct to high school classes. Students may select from a variety of interesting elective and academic courses to

attend concurrently while enrolled at Foothills. Palomar College courses are transferable to high school credits (2-

3 units at Palomar is equal to 5 credits, 4-5 units is equal to 10 credits at Foothills High School). Foothills High

School also has the flexibility under district guidelines to create innovative elective classes in areas of individual

student interest or expertise. Talk to your teacher about educational activities that are of particular interest to you.

CAN I WORK WHILE I'M ENROLLED AT FOOTHILLS?

Yes!! Students must have a current work permit on file. Students must maintain full-time attendance status to

maintain your work permit if you are under 18 in the State of California.

TESTING

The San Marcos Unified School District has mandated that Smarter Balanced Assessments be used to track student

progress and help teachers plan and improve instruction. Year-end assessments in math and English for grades 3-8

and grade 11 that use both computer adaptive testing and performance tasks will be done each spring. Students and

parents need to make arrangements well in advance to accommodate these test days. This testing provides

information both about individual student progress and about the school or district’s status in relation to that of a

national reference group.

All students are also required to take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) testing twice yearly. This computer-

generated test (taken in class during the student’s regular appointment) assists teachers and students in assessing

the progress in their reading skills over the course of the year. It is part of Foothills High School Alternative

Schools Accountability Model (ASAM).

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RETURN TO COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Students wishing to return to one of the comprehensive high schools may do so only at the end of a semester. The

following standards must be met prior to return.

1. File a petition for transfer at least two months before the end of the semester at San Marcos High or

Mission Hills High Schools.

2. The student must have achieved credits appropriate to his/her grade placement. (Students intending to

graduate from San Marcos High School or Mission Hills High School must complete all requirements

by the end of their 4th

year of high school).

3. The student must have attended Foothills for at least one full semester.

4. The student must be accepted by the administration of the high school.

PARENT NEWSLETTER

A newsletter is published and mailed home several times each year. Newsletters provide important reminders of

upcoming events and timely information regarding the school and activities. Please read them carefully.

REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP)

Students may enroll in vocational courses through the ROP. Credits may be earned for graduation. More

information is available through the County Office of Education.

CROSS-AGE TUTORING

Students may earn credits for assisting teachers and students in elementary schools in the area. Every 15 hours

worked will earn a credit for the student. Arrangements should be made with the principal.

STUDENT PARKING

Students who drive to school must hold a valid California Driver’s License, and drive legally and politely.

Students who drive without a valid driver’s license will have car keys confiscated until an adult with a valid

driver’s license comes to school to pick-up the car. The Sheriff may be called. Students park along the front of

Foothills High School.

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END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Graduation ceremonies are held in early June. A senior bulletin is published early in May that includes

information regarding caps and gowns, graduation rehearsals, student speakers, and other graduation activities.

SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY

A Senior Awards Ceremony is held in June to recognize outstanding student achievement during the school year.

Awards, including students of the year awards, are presented at the ceremony.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Foothills graduates are eligible for a number of scholarships to facilitate further education after high school.

Applications are available from your teacher. Scholarships are also presented at the Senior Luncheon.

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GRADUATION - CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Foothills High School offers three plans for students to meet graduation requirements. The choice of the plan

depends on the post graduation needs of the student and the academic program in which he or she is enrolled.

Parents and students are urged to consult the principal or their independent study teacher if they have questions or

require guidance concerning selection the correct academic plan. In addition to the diploma requirements, all

students must also pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in order to graduate.

ACADEMIC PLAN (230 CREDITS): this plan is designed for students preparing to attend U.C. or California

State Universities or other colleges with equivalent entrance requirements, or who are planning to return to San

Marcos or Mission Hills High Schools. Students entering this program will be taking college preparatory courses

in English, Math, Social Studies and Economics. **Students completing this plan will have a gold seal on their

diploma, indicating they earned the credits listed in the District’s traditional high school plan.

Subject Required Credits

English 40

World Geography 10

World History 10

US History 10

Government 5

Economics 5

Mathematics 20

(includes 10 credits of Algebra)

Science 20

(10 credits each: life & physical)

Fine Arts/Foreign Language 10

Practical Arts 10

Health 5

Electives/P.E. 85

TOTAL 230

**required U.C. and Cal St. laboratory science and foreign language classes will need to be completed

concurrently at community colleges.

EXTENDED STUDY PLAN (230 Credits): Students can choose this plan to enrich their educational experience.

They will take the same college preparatory classes and an additional 20 credits in Career and College Readiness

coursework. These requirements would be fulfilled through independent study. **The students achieving this plan

will be awarded a silver seal on their diploma.

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GENERAL PLAN (210 CREDITS): This plan is designed for students preparing to enter the work force or

attend vocational training programs after graduation. Although focused on general level courses, students may

take college preparatory classes in English, Math, and Social Studies if desired.

Subject Required Credits

English 40

World Geography 10

World History 10

US History 10

Government 5

Economics 5

Mathematics 20 (includes 10 credits of Algebra)

Science 20 (10 credits each: life & physical)

Fine Arts/Foreign Language 10

Practical Arts 10

Health 5

Electives/P.E. 65

TOTAL 210

GRADUATION PLANS:

CREDIT PRODUCTION SUMMARY

General Plan (210 credits)

9th

grade ____ 30 ____ 55

10th

grade ____ 85 ____ 110

11th

grade ____135 ____ 160

12th

grade ____ 185 ____ 210

Academic Plan (230 credits)

9th

grade ____ 30 ____ 60

10th

grade ____ 90 ____ 120

11th

grade ____ 150 ____ 170

12th

grade ____ 200 ____ 230

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STUDENT INFORMATION BULLETIN

The staff at Foothills High School welcomes you. We are here to help you be successful. In order to do that, you need to be

aware of the following guidelines. Please read each of the items carefully. It you have questions ask any staff member for an

explanation.

EDUCATION CODE 48900: All students and parents are required to read Ed Code 48900 form. This specifies California

laws relating to school behavior.

ATTENDANCE: Students who miss 3 weekly appointments will be considered truant and re-evaluated for the

appropriateness of independent study. A parent must contact the teacher before an absence as per Education Code 48205.

PUNCTUALITY: Please be on time for all appointments. Be a few minutes early if possible. Tardiness may result in the

teacher having to reschedule you for a make-up appointment. If you would like study hall time, arrange separately with your

teacher.

TRANSPORTATION: Foothills High School does not have transportation services for students. Please make arrangements

for reliable transportation to your appointment. If you have chronic transportation problems, please talk to your teacher about

arranging alternative meeting plans.

BOOKS/MATERIALS: Books and materials are loaned free of charge. Any materials that are lost or damaged must be

paid for before credit will be issued. When a student drops, he/she is responsible for returning all books and materials to

his/her teacher as soon as possible.

VISITORS: Please do not bring visitors (except parents) with you when you come for your appointment. That time is for

you. Only students, staff and others having business on campus are allowed.

SCHOOL GROUNDS: Students enrolled at Foothills High School are not allowed on any other campus unless they have

validated permission for being there. This includes the Twin Oaks campus.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: The San Marcos Unified School District has a zero tolerance policy with respect to

weapons, violence, explosives, and drugs. Students who violate this policy are subject to expulsion from the district on their

first offense.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Acts of academic dishonesty that will not be tolerated within the San Marcos Unified School

District are: cheating on tests; theft or alteration of materials; fabrication (any intentional falsification or invention of date,

citation, or other authority in an academic exercise); unauthorized collaboration; plagiarism (stealing and passing off as one’s

own the words or ideas of another).

ELECTRONIC SIGNALING DEVICES: Cell phones and pagers are often disruptive and distracting and not

recommended on our campus. If a student brings them, they must be turned off during class time, even if the student is

outside a classroom. Misuse will result in the device being confiscated and retained in the office for parent pickup. In

addition the student will no longer have the privilege of bringing it to school. The school is not responsible for damaged, lost

or stolen devices.

STUDENT SEARCHES: In the interest of school safety, the law allows school officials to search students, their

automobiles, and possessions when there is a “reasonable suspicion” that a student may be in possession of contraband or

dangerous objects.

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DRUGS, ALCOHOL, DANGEROUS OBJECTS, SEARCH AND SEIZURE: Possession, sale of and/or use of drugs,

alcohol, and/or dangerous objects are grounds for:

1. Immediate confiscation by any employee of SMUSD and notification of the Sheriff’s Dept.

2. Vehicle and personal search and seizures

3. Parent contact if student is a minor

4. Suspension, move for expulsion and/or termination from Foothills High School.

SMOKING: The use or possession of tobacco or nicotine products on campus and its surroundings is a suspendable offense.

This policy is strictly enforced.

THREATS AND BULLYING: Students who talk about bringing weapons to school, or who threaten or bully other

students or staff will be punished. Excuses such as “I was just kidding” are NOT accepted. Students encouraging any other

students to make such statements are treated in the same manner as those making the threats.

Any student involved in this type of behavior will be removed from the school while a thorough investigation occurs. An

administrative decision will be made about the length of time the student will be suspended. He or she may be expelled from

the district.

PROFANITY/VULGARITY: Inappropriate language and actions are not permitted within the classroom or outside.

FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL DRESS STANDARDS: Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. The following specific guidelines apply to all students:

1. No headgear may be worn. This includes hats, hoods, bandanas or any other head covering.

2. Any inappropriate printing or symbols on clothing is not acceptable. Clothing may not display profanity or advertise

alcohol or drugs. Clothing may not be altered by adding names or symbols.

3. No student may wear any apparel, which by virtue of color or arrangement denotes membership or affiliation with

any gang. This includes, but is not limited to: jewelry, badges, symbols, references to Los Angeles, San Diego, or

Oakland sports teams, lettered belt buckles, bandanas, signs or altered trademarks.

4. Footwear must be worn at all times.

5. We are a professional learning environment and are preparing you for college and career success. All underwear

must be covered. See-through and fishnet fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder, backless, and low-cut tops, tube tops,

crop tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, sleeveless undershirts, and cut-off shirts and cut-off shorts are not

permitted.

The administration is the final authority when a difference of opinion arises. When a violation of dress standards occurs, the

student will be required to correct this by returning home for proper attire or having other clothing brought from home to

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SAN MARCOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROTOCOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES

In order to safeguard the health and wellness of our students with life-threatening food allergies the following protocol will

be implemented at every elementary school site.

The Site Principal will insure that:

In the lunch area a spot is set aside and identified as the area in which students with life-threatening food allergies

may eat safely.

a. The noon-time supervisors see that this table and the benches are thoroughly wiped off before students sit

down to eat there.

b. The noon-time supervisors see that the students sitting at this table do not share food and that no peanut

butter, peanuts, or other nuts are consumed at this table. (This also applies to other foods that may be

dangerous to the allergic student who chooses to sit there.)

Office Manager will insure that:

The first day of school the “Information Regarding Food Allergies” letter will be sent home with every student.

The first day of school the “Parent Information Regarding a Student With a Life-Threatening Food Allergy”

letter will be sent home with every student in classes that have students with a known life-threatening food

allergy.

A sticker will be attached to the front of every substitute folder and the name(s) of any student(s) with a life-

threatening allergy will be listed on that sticker.

Any time a substitute works in a class with a student with a life-threatening allergy the substitute will review the

student’s care plan prior to leaving the office for the classroom.

A reminder will be placed in every issue of the school newsletter highlighting the importance of awareness of

students with life-threatening food allergies and not sending offending foods to the classroom.

The Classroom Teacher with a student with a life-threatening allergy will insure that:

Students are encouraged to watch a video and participate in a discussion about individual differences. The

importance of respecting and looking out for each other will be emphasized at this time.

A copy of the “Parent Information Regarding a Student With a Life-Threatening Food Allergy” letter will be sent

home with every parent notification of a special party or celebration being planned for the class.

Every effort will be made to insure that when treats are distributed in the classroom for special events they not

include the food to which a student is allergic. This is especially true for students with nut allergies.

When students eat their lunch in the classroom they will wash their hands with soap and water after eating and

their desks will also be wiped down.

The student with life-threatening allergies will ride with the teacher and remain with the teacher’s group of

students during a field trip if parents are unable to attend.

Nuts and or nut products including nut shells will not be used in art or other projects in classrooms with a student

allergic to nuts. This rule must never be violated because some students are allergic to the oils in the air from nuts

or nut shells. Other students may have an allergic reaction upon skin contact with nuts or nut products.

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The District School Nurse will insure that: The health aide identifies all students with life-threatening food allergies and places them on the health

issues/confidential list.

The health aide sends form home to parents to obtain physician documentation that is needed by nutritional

services.

The health aide advises the school nurse of every student with a life-threatening allergy (to foods, insects or any

other substance) so that a care plan can be developed.

The health aide will distribute a copy of the care plan to the classroom teacher, the PE teacher, food services, the

librarian and the computer teacher. She will further indicate to office staff the identity of these students and

where their care plans can be found.

If Benadryl and/or an Epi-pen are to be administered at school, the health aide will:

a. Obtain the necessary parent and physician authorizations for the medication.

b. Check the expiration dates of the medications regularly to see that they are still useable.

Noon-time supervisors are oriented to the needs of students with food allergies. They will be advised that

students are not always aware of their symptoms and as adults they must watch these students carefully and send

them to the health office any time they have a question or concern.

The parents of any student with a life-threatening allergy will:

Notify the school of the student’s allergy.

Discuss the student’s condition with the classroom teacher.

Maintain regular communication with both the classroom teacher and the health aide regarding any changes in

the student’s condition.

Notify the school when a change occurs in how to reach them in order to facilitate the ability to communicate in

an emergency situation.

Obtain the required Physician Statement for medication administered at school. This will be presented to the

health aide along with the Parent Authorization form within the first week of school.

Supply the medication(s) ordered by the physician and replace those medications when their expiration date has

been reached.

Provide a choice of alternative snacks for the student to have when other treats are provided in the classroom.

If parents choose to request that hand wipes or any other special items are available to students in the classroom,

they will provide those items.

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SAN MARCOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL MEDICATION POLICY

Short-term Procedures (one month or less)

1. Complete the Authorization for Medication Administration form. The Physician’s Statement is not required for short-

term medication.

2. Provide the medication to the school in the prescription bottle which is clearly marked with:

Name of pupil

Name of prescribing physician

Name of the medication and a prescription number

Name of the pharmacy dispensing the medication

Amount of the medication to be taken at specified times and/or the specific situations in which it is to be taken

Long-term Procedures (longer than one month)

1. Complete the Authorization for Medication Administration form.

2. Submit the completed Physician’s Statement form with the physician’s name and signature. The physician may fax

this form to the school at the number indicated on the form.

3. Provide the medication to the school in the prescription bottle which is clearly marked with:

Name of pupil

Name of prescribing physician

Name of the medication and a prescription number

Name of the pharmacy dispensing the medication

Amount of the medication to be taken at specified times and/or the specific situations in which it is to be taken

General Information

1. Medication will not be retained at school from year to year.

2. Each school year the request form must be renewed.

3. All over-the-counter medication will require a doctor’s authorization.

Thank you for complying with the above requests. It is felt that following these procedures will enable us to administer

medication to your children promptly and safely.

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JUNE / JUNIO

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

JULY / JULIO

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 H 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER / OCTUBRE

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

JANUARY / ENERO

S M T W T F S

H 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 PD 13 14 15 16 17

18 H 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL / ABRIL

S M T W T F S

1 2 H 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

H - Holidays

P-Teacher Prep Days--Non Student Days

August 25 - 1st Day of School

Nov 17 -Non Student Day K-8

Holidays and Breaks:

Independence Day July 4, 2014

Labor Day September 1, 2014

Veteran's Day November 11, 2014

Martin Luther King Jr Day January 19, 2015

President's Day February 13, 2015

Washington's Birthday Day February 16, 2015

Nov 18-21 Early Release K-5 Parent/Teachers Conferenc Thanksgiving Recess November 24-28, 2014 Spring Recess March 30- April 3, 2015

Dec 19 - Minimum Day K-8

Dec 19 - Non Student Day Gr. 9-12

Winter Recess Dec. 22 , 2014 - Jan 9 , 2015 Memorial Day May 25, 2015

Last Day of School June 17, 2015

January 12 -Non Student Day- Professional Development - Common Core

K-8 Early Release every Wednesday

June 17 Minimum Day K-12/Last Day of School 9-12 Late Start on Most Tuesdays

Sept 25, Nov 6, Jan 22, March 5 and June 16 Early Release - 6 -8 (Middle School) Approved 3/10/14

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